Musculoskeletal chronic fatigue syndrome: Musculoskeletal chronic fatigue syndrome is a chronic condition which is characterized by symptoms such as severe persistent fatigue, depression, weakness, muscle pain and lack of energy. The condition is often debilitating and may be difficult to diagnose due to lack of specific tests for the condition. There is no known cause but it appears to be associated with a previous infection in some cases. Musculoskeletal chronic fatigue syndrome tends to be dominated by musculoskeletal symptoms. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Musculoskeletal chronic fatigue syndrome is available below.
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Prognosis for Musculoskeletal chronic fatigue syndrome: Most patients suffer periods of reduced severity of symptoms before they finally recover. Recovery can occur within a year or may take decades but many cases resolve after about five years if appropriate treatment measures are utilised.
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